ABOUT US

LEONA KRATOCHVIL

OWNER / OFFICE MANAGER

Leona graduated from John Carroll University with a BA in education. After teaching middle school for several years she ventured into the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling industry. In 1989, she became fully entrenched in the industry and has been working with clients ever since. She is the proud mother of three children and lives in the Munson area.

DENNIS KRATOCHVIL

OWNER / PRESIDENT

Dennis is a fourth generation plumber and he feels that he could not have picked a greater profession to be in. He enjoys meeting and helping people and improving their quality of life. Dennis enjoys getting up going to work early. He feels that he is surrounded by the best co-workers possible. Their attitudes and their true concern for their co-workers and clients make each day a great day. Dennis is blessed to have three wonderful children, a great wife and so many true friends.

TIM NEELY

HVAC OPERATIONS MANAGER

Tim Neely joined the Debord One Hour team in 2012. He is a certified HVAC expert, having over 20 years of experience in the industry.

ERIC DUNLAP

PLUMBING OPERATIONS MANAGER

My name is Eric Dunlap. I’ve been a plumber since 1984 and with our company since 1987. I have a wife, four children and nine grandchildren. I take a lot of pride in the work that I do. I believe every client should be respected, given options and always do what is in their best interest. I am a third generation plumber and a State Master Plumber.

JOE KINKOPH

DISPATCHER / CSR MANAGER

Hi, my name is Joe Kinkoph. I have been a dispatcher here at Benjamin Franklin/DeBord’s One Hour since 2008 and have 8 years prior experience. I love what I do because I have the opportunity to work closely with technicians and customers. I try to ensure that each and every customer of ours is treated how I myself would expect to be treated.

DIANE POLAKOWSKI-MCARDLE

BOOKKEEEPING AND ACCOUNTING

My name is Diane and I am the CSR/Bookeeper. I joined the company in January of 2005. I enjoy working with the public as a customer service representative, as well as the daily challenge of the companies accounting. I’ve lived in Geauga county all of my life, and get a lot of satisfaction out of helping my neighbors and clients.

LISA GILES

BOOKKEEEPING AND ACCOUNTING

My name is Lisa Giles. I joined the company in 2006 and have a wide variety of duties in the office. I am married and our children are four cats and a horse.

CANDIS LEGGETT

CSR / DISPATCHER

My name is Candi Leggett. I joined the team in February 2019 and I have 20 years experience in office administration and customer service. I am married and have 2 children who attend Berkshire High School. In my free time I enjoy attending their sporting events and going to the local gym.

KATE GREGOR

LEAD CSR / DISPATCHER

Kate joined the company in 2016. I have over 10 years of experience in the customer service field. I have three children and my hobbies include reading and gardening.

AUBRIE HEPLER

CSR / DISPATCHER

Aubrie has been employed here since 2018 and enjoys working with our customers and technicians. Born and raised in Portage County, Ohio, she is a Marine Corps veteran with two undergraduate degrees from National University of San Diego. In her spare time she enjoys riding her motorcycle, kayaking, and spending time with her golden Retriever, Angie.

JOSEPH WILSON

HVAC INSTALLER

Hello, I have been with Debord’s since 2018 but have been with the HVAC industry for for about 8 years. This has been the best company I have ever worked for, where all the employees (including the owners) care about each other and their customers.

In my free time, I write music and sci-fi stories, build custom wood furniture and signs, and do a little ghost hunting with my wife.

ANDREW BROMELMEIER

HVAC INSTALLER

Hi, my name is Andrew. I started here at Debord’s in July of 2018. I am a proud father of 4 and have two large, playful puppies! I am a huge sports fan and I love the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavs! I am newer to the hvac industry but I learn new things everyday! I enjoy helping others and like working with my hands.

BRETTON REBOL

HVAC TECHNICIAN

I have been with DeBord’s since 2011 and I am happy to call it home. The quality of the service we provide and the customer first attitude of everyone here makes it easy to do my job. I look forward to giving customers the kind of service they deserve and with the team we have, I know it will be accomplished. I have been in Lake/Geauga Counties my whole life and feel it is a great place to raise my family mostly due to the kindness and attitude of our community and everything we have.

KEVIN BEDUHN

HVAC TECHNICIAN

Hello my name is Kevin Beduhn and I started with Debord’s in August 2019. I am an outdoorsman, love to hunt and chase whitetail deer in my spare time. I am a really big sports fan and enjoy watching the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. I am newer to the HVAC industry and really enjoy working with my hands, solving problem issues, and providing the best service to customers.

NICK HUMPHREY

HVAC TECHNICIAN

Hello, my name is Nick. I started with Debord’s in late August, 2018, after graduating from hvac school at Auburn Career Center. I also took building maintenance classes in high school. I enjoy working with our customers and am always happy to help!

DOUG LEISTER

HVAC TECHNICIAN

Hello my name is Doug, I have been in the appliance and refrigeration industry for the last 25 years in Northeast Ohio. In 2018 I decided to go to A-tech Career Center for HVAC and industrial electrical to expand my skills so that I will be able to serve our community and make a great living for my family. Shortly after graduation in June, I joined Debord’s with the recommendation of a co-worker. I have always been mechanically inclined which makes this type of job perfect for me and I will enjoy putting my skills, knowledge, and talent to work for the betterment of our customers.

TIM CLAAR

INVENTORY CONTROL / WAREHOUSE MANAGER

I manage inventory levels and see that the techs are supplied with what they need to service our customers. I have worked in the HVAC industry for over forty years, including fabrication, installation, wholesale, and management. I have been with Debord’s now for 3 years and enjoy working with the technicians and office staff. I’m Married with 2 grown children and 2 grown step children my wife Alice and I live in Willowick, Ohio. My hobbies include permanent site camping, guitar and cooking.